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USB Cable Length

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cws:
Hilton, you can go much longer than 5' with USB extenders, I've got one here at work that was about 5 metres.
Here's one that's local to you on ebay..    ;)
http://goo.gl/MX3l19

Haakon:
It is almost impossible to say what the max lenght "can" be.
5 meters = 16 feet may work ok with the GS911.
MAYBE  :)
I use a 16 feet for my printer, but never tried that lenght on the GS911
Haakon

kobus:

--- Quote from: cws on February 24, 2014, 02:16:42 AM ---Hilton, you can go much longer than 5' with USB extenders, I've got one here at work that was about 5 metres.

--- End quote ---

While a long cable might work for normal use, I suspect that as soon as you start the bike communications would stop due to EMI from spark plugs and coils (it also depends on the quality of your laptop/PC USB port).

The bike might sound like a sewing machine, but it's actually quite noisy when it comes to EMI :)

Hiltonjoy:
Thanks.
I can buy a 5 meter cable for about 80 rand.
Good point about the interference when running.
Guess I'll just have to see what happens....

Cheers

Haakon:
Shorter is better- for once :-[
The max lenght stated by the DEC is 5 meters- as Kobus say.
Interference can be a issue but by careful routing not a huge problem.
The inbuitl shield mesh should prevent that.
I do not think anyone have had any problems.
More than 5 meters can cause a speed problem- but again, not likely.
The max speed of the diagnostic system is actually low compared to other uses.
Haakon

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